LEWISTON — Lab analysts and technicians from Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital, are urging members of the public to consider giving blood. While CMH maintains an adequate supply of blood for its patients, the region is facing severe shortages. January is National Blood Donor Month. The […]
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North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised test firings of new cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines and also reviewed efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine
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Bullfighting resumes in Mexico City before a full crowd while activists protest outside
Opponents argue the practice violates animal welfare and affects people’s rights to a healthy environment.
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Seattle police brass recommend officer’s firing or suspension over ‘horrific’ comments
The officer laughed and said the city should ‘just write a check’ after another policeman struck and killed a young woman with his squad car.
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Brooklyn couple’s apparent murder-suicide baffles friends, neighbors
Neighbors and friends couldn’t fathom that the happy-go-lucky cook would kill his beloved girlfriend of three years, much less himself.
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Auburn church to screen films starting Feb. 4
In celebration of Black History Month, the First Universalist Church of Auburn is set to screen two films honoring the contributions of notable African Americans. The Adult Religion Education group will present these documentaries for free, following worship services in the vestry at 11:45 a.m. on Sundays, Feb. 4 and 18, as part of its […]
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SNAPSHOT: Lewiston’s Charlie Paul honored
Charlie Paul of Lewiston was recently awarded the DAR Community Service Award for his service to the Marine Corps League, Wreaths Across America, Honor Flights, L/A Veterans Council, and Quilts of Valor, among others. The surprise presentation was given at a meeting of the Marine Corps League at the Armory in Lewiston. Check out other […]
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Jay announces return of Sand for Seniors
The town of Jay’s police and public works departments will again this year participate in a collaborative program called Sand for Seniors. Employees will deliver a bucket of sand/salt to citizens to use on their icy walkways or driveways. Because of insurance restrictions, they cannot spread the sand/salt but can deliver it, according to a […]
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Local musician Michael Krapovicky to play Oasis of Music
Singer-songwriter Michael Krapovicky will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Michael Krapovicky is a singer and songwriter… and also a multi-instrumentalist, member of multiple touring bands, recording engineer, mastering technician and producer. He has immersed himself in every facet of the music making […]
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Council recognizes Youth Food Champion Award winners
The Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn awarded the 2023 Youth Food Champion Award winners Jan. 15 at the Bates College MLK Day workshop Young Mainers’ Efforts for Food and Climate Justice. The event also included a talk on Food Sovereignty and Youth Activism from Scarlet Labbé-Watson from Maine Youth for Climate Justice. The awards are […]